Resilience Flashcards
1
Q
What is resilience?
A
positive coping/ competence in the context of adversity
2
Q
What are different types of adversities children experience?
A
exposure to violence, poverty, bullying, racism/discrimination, health problems. Family problems (divorce), disability, loss/death caregiver/loved one
3
Q
What are some protective factors?
A
relationship with a caring, prosocial adult. -good intellectual functioning (problem solving),
positive peer relationships (children are buffered from bullying since they have a strong protective relationships),
self-regulation,
socially appropriate conduct,
strong connection to one’s culture or faith.
